Candidates across the country—win or lose—accepted the election results, a vindication of the United States’ free and fair voting process. Writing in The American Enterprise, election administration expert John C. Fortier highlights how states have strengthened the integrity and efficiency of our elections since 2000 and notes the work left to do.
The inflation generated by the president’s protectionist policies certainly hurt Republican candidates. On Wednesday, the court heard oral arguments on the tariffs’ legality. Adam J. White assesses the legal issues at stake and predicts how the court will resolve the case.
One of the most dangerous trends in American politics is the growing presence of antisemites and white supremacists on the right. Writing in National Review, Robert P. George explains why conservatives must always stand against these views.
Recent Republican gains among working-class Hispanic and black voters were also reversed in this week's elections. AEI President Robert Doar offers his thoughts on this trend and others after spending Election Day in New York City.
On Monday, the United States and AEI lost a leader, patriot, and friend with the passing of Vice President Richard Cheney. Read reflections from AEI scholars on his service to our country and his longtime contributions as a scholar and trustee to the work of our Institute.